Michael Schumacher RetiresOct 4 - F1 driver Michael Schumacer, 43., who has driven for Mercedes Benz the past three years, announced his retirement.

The 7-time Formula One champion retired in 2006 then returne three years later. He did not have much luck with his comeback attempt.

Meanwhile, Kimi Raikonnen returned to Formula One this year and he has found success, with the Lotus team.

RACE NEWS & VIEWS

F1 In JapanOct 7 - Points leader Fernando Alonzo spun and stalled his car at the first turn of the race at Suzuka. Nearest points leader, Sebastian Vettel won from pole, pulling within 4 points of Alonso.

The Japanese fans were estatic when Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi finished in 3rd place. Felipe Massafinished 2nd.

Tony George ResignsOct 20 - Tony George has ran things at IMS for the last couple of decades and shook things up. He started the Indy Racing League in 1996. He brought Formula One to Indianapolis in 2000.

He is resigning from the board of his family's Hulman & Company so that there is no conflict of interest as he tries to buy IndyCar.

According to Hulman & Company CEO Jeff Belskus, the race series is not for sale.

George was president of the Indy Motor Speedway from 1990-2004. He was their CEO, as well as the CEO of the IRL from 1990-2009. He also served as president of Hulman & Company.

Lorenzo 2nd Time ChampOct 28 - Dani Pedrosa won the previous three MotoGP races coming into Australia today, hanging in the championship as the season is coming to an end.

Unfortunately for him, he lost it in a turn at the beginning of the race.

Jorge Lorenzo, who has finished in the top two of every race this year except one, went on to finish 2nd behind Casey Stoner, clinching his second MotoGP Championship.

Jorge Lorenzo - Factory Yamaha

IndyCar CEO Steps DownOct 29 - The board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation convened a special meeting Sunday, Oct. 28 and has announced that Randy Bernardwill relinquish his position as CEO of IndyCar effective immediately. Bernard is completing the third year of a five-year contract. Bernard said he believed he is leaving IndyCar in a better position than when he arrived.

Bernard has come under fire for the loss of $9 million with the cancellation of the planned China race, the higher cost of car parts which must be bought from Dallara, the controversy concerning upcoming bodywork kits, losing marketing president Terry Angstadt, and having a rift with Firestone Tires.

According to Autoweek's sources, IndyCar is losing at least $5 million annually.

Bernard successfully rolled out the new IndyCar chassis as well as the introduction of multiple engine manufacturers. The series has enjoyed more variety in the winner's circle. He also has oversaw a return to Pocono and Milwaukee.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and CEO Jeff Belskus was appointed as interim CEO. Belskus, also served as CEO of IndyCar from July 2009 through February 2010.

Randy Bernard

I wonder if this is some political move to contend with Tony George and his desire to take control back of IndyCar.

NBC Gets F1Oct 29 - Next year in America, Formula One races will be broadcast on NBC and NBC Sports Network, which also broadcasts most IndyCar races.

The NBC deal brings an end to the 17-year association that F1 has had with the Speed channel. Whether their great broadcast team will follow them to NBC is not known.

The last time a driver won four in a row was Jenson Button in 2009. Not only had Vettel won the races, he has led from pole and not relinquished the lead in the last 3 races for a total so far of 206 laps. The all time record is Ayrton Senna with 264 consecutive laps led.

With three races to go and with a 13-point lead over Alonzo, Vettel's 2nd championship looks promising.

Alonso, though, will not rest as he said: "It's not easy at the moment fighting Red Bull, but we will never give up."